Start Kyren Williams or Tony Pollard?
Week 8 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
RBKyren WilliamsLAR · RB17
RBTony PollardTEN · RB30Who to start
Strong startKyren Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 22.1 vs 10.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.7 vs 12.1 projected points).
Kyren Williams and Tony Pollard are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Kyren Williams hosts LAC (easy matchup) and Tony Pollard travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 22.1 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.9.
Start Kyren Williams on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 22.1 | 10.9 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 19.7 | 12.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 19.6 | 12.5 |
| Snap share | 68% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 22 | 25 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kyren Williams vs Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kyren Williams or Tony Pollard in Week 8?
Start Kyren Williams in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 22.1 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kyren Williams or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 22.1 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 10.9 for Tony Pollard.
Who has the better matchup, Kyren Williams or Tony Pollard?
Kyren Williams hosts LAC (easy) and Tony Pollard plays at CIN (hard). Kyren Williams draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.